Thefts, DUI, Vandalism: Springfield Police Blotter

SPRINGFIELD, PA – Springfield Township Police didn't have too busy of a week if their latest crime report is any indicator.

But that's not to say the police didn't handle any criminal cases and aren't still working on previously reported crimes.

The latest report features just five incidents that were handled between May 7 and May 12 in the township.

Check out the full details below:

May 7, 11:41 a.m.
Target security, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Several Fitbit Smart Watches were discovered missing from the display. Camera footage was reviewed which shows a male suspect removing the watches from a secure locking peg and leaving the store into the mall. The suspect entered a vehicle with a second male and drove from the area. Security personnel believe they know the suspect from prior thefts. Det Robert Nutley is investigating.

May 8, 4:54 p.m.
Verizon Wireless, 731 W. Sproul Road, reported a retail theft. Employees observed two males remove three Apple I-Phones from a display and run from the store. The males entered a vehicle and drove from the area. Descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle were provided. Det James Devaney is investigating.

May 8, 7:14 p.m.
A resident from the 300 block of Ballymore Road reported that someone had shot her garage door with a BB gun and damaged a window. There are no suspects at this time.

May 9, 3:57 p.m.
A motorist reported a reckless driver in the 1200 block of East Woodland Avenue. Officers found the driver stopped at a traffic light asleep at the wheel. The driver, a 32-year-old resident of Springfield, showed signs of intoxication and admitted to heroin use. Drugs and paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. The driver was arrested for DUI and later released to his mother.

May 12, 2:11 p.m.
Target security, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Shieema Simpson, 21, of Philadelphia, was observed loading merchandise into a shopping cart and attempting to leave the store without rendering payment. Total amount of the theft was $391. Simpson was arrested and charged with retail theft. Det Bridget McCarthy is handling the case.

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